Yamaha FZ6
2008 Blue Yamaha FZ6 | |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Company |
|---|---|
| Also called | FZ6 Fazer |
| Production | 2004–2009 |
| Predecessor | FZS600 Fazer |
| Class | Standard or sport bike |
| Engine | 600 cc (37 cu in), liquid-cooled, DOHC, inline 4-cylinder, 16 valves |
| Bore / stroke | 65.5 mm × 44.5 mm (2.6 in × 1.8 in) |
| Compression ratio | 12.2:1 |
| Transmission | Multi-plate clutch, 6-speed, chain |
| Rake, trail | 25.0° |
| Wheelbase | 1,440 mm (56.7 in) |
| Dimensions | L: 2,100 mm (82.5 in) W: 750 mm (29.5 in) |
| Seat height | 790 mm (31.1 in) |
| Fuel capacity | 19.4 L (4.3 imp gal; 5.1 US gal) |
| Related | Yamaha FZ1 |
The Yamaha FZ6, also known as the FZ6 FAZER is a 600 cc (37 cu in) motorcycle that was introduced by Yamaha in 2004 as a middleweight street bike built around the 2003 YZF-R6 engine. The engine is retuned for more usable midrange power. As a multi-purpose motorcycle it can handle sport riding, touring, and commuting. In 2010, the FZ6 was replaced by the fully faired FZ6R in North America, and the XJ6 Diversion, XJ6 N and XJ6 Diversion F in Europe. The FZ6 styling was continued in 2011 with the Yamaha FZ8 and FAZER8.
This bike is a popular choice for its half-fairing, upright seating position, and underseat exhaust. These features position it between a full supersport and a naked streetfighter (although in Europe and Australia, there is an available naked FZ6N option).